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August 2005 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry” New compounds with carborane showed anti-androgen effects similar to flutamide.
May 2025 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” A combination of ixekizumab and tofacitinib successfully treated severe scalp cellulitis, leading to hair regrowth.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hyaluronic acid reduces cell damage from DMSO in preserved human cells.
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November 2023 in “ACS Omega” New liposome treatment successfully delivers CRISPR to deactivate a key enzyme in androgen-related disorders.
November 2024 in “Nanomaterials” The nanocrystalline suspension effectively delivers dutasteride over time with minimal inflammation.
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May 2016 in “Integrative Cancer Therapies” Chrysin makes docetaxel more effective and reduces its side effects in lung cancer treatment.
January 2026 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Yangxuebushen Decoction helps prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
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January 2017 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Certain compounds, especially those with a propionic substituent, could potentially be new treatments for hair loss and similar disorders.
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